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KM10 TKY

2010 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,562 mi
Last recorded48,562 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM10 TKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 48,562 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,330 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 48,330 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty and n/s jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 30,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,118 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,288 miles

small cut to o/s/r tyre tread

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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KM10 TKY is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM10 TKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM10 TKY registered?

KM10 TKY is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2010.

Is KM10 TKY safe to buy?

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